What version of iOS do I need to run Screen Time?

You need to be running at least iOS 9 on the iPhone, iPad or iPod in order for Screen Time to work.

Not sure what version of iOS you’re running? Then check out Apple’s help page by clicking here.

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disqus_bRHgYg0DQ9 - 07/05/2016

Have you any plans to make Screen Time compatible with older versions of IOS? A lot of us grown ups give our old kit to the kids to use and the older Apple Iphones/Pads wont upgrade to the latest IOS. Loving the Android app btw.

Oli - 09/05/2016

Sorry we don’t have any plans at the moment to make Screen Time compatible with older versions of iOS. We’re not seeing a huge demand for it at the moment, if that changes though I’ll be in touch to let you know.
Jon Grove Hermansen - 22/04/2016

Dran. That means that an iPhone 4 isn’t supported??

Oli - 25/04/2016

Sorry Jon, unless iPhone 4 was able to be updated to iO 9 then I’m afraid Screen Time won’t work on there.